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The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-04-30
The Alien Land LAW.

The Financial and Mining Rec
ord of New York says:
We cen assure our English
friends that the law which was
passed toward the close of the last
session of Congress, interdicting
the acquisition of large tracts OF
public lands in the Territories,
does not bar the ownership and ex-
ploitation by foreign interpretations
or individuals of such comparative
ly small bodies of land as are en-
braced by the largest of mining
claims. We are assured that the
law enacted cannot be possibly sc
construed as to give it that effect
In the course of the debate on the
passage of the bi) oh Q purpose
on the part of thoSe Urging the law
was distinctly disclaimed-a fact
which must be taken into consider
alton by the executive officers Of
the General Land Office in con.
STRUNG the statue.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-04-30
The Pa bile School.

Owing to the want of funds the
public school closed yesterday and
the next term will not he com.
menced until after the completion
of the new school house. Pro-
lessor Griswold, who has had
charge of the school during the
past winter, has shown himself one
of the best of instructors and a
thoroughly competent teacher. 1t
is to be regretted that it became
necessary to close the school at so
early a date, as the time interven-
ing before the services Of Professor
Griswold will be again required,
will be of such length as to render
the retention of the gentleman
doubtful. The scholars have shown
a marked improvement in their
studies during the past few months,
and the relations existing between
teacher and pupils are of a most
pleasant character. 1t will be at
least four months, if not a longer
period, before the next term OF
school begins.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-04-30
Enjoy Life.

What truly beautiful world We
live in Nature gives us grandeur Of
mountains, glens and oceans, and
thousands of means of enjoyment.
We can desire no better when in per-
feet health; but how often do the
majority of people feel like giving it
up disheartened, discouraged and
worn out with disease, when there is
no occasion for this feeling, as every
sufferer can easily obtain satisfacto-
ry proof that GREENS AUGUST Flow
Err will make them free from disease,
as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver
Complaint are the direct causes of
seventy-five per cent. of such mala-
dies as Billiousness, Indigestion,
Sick Headache, Costiveness, Nerv-
Gus Prostitution, Dizziness of the
Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and
other distressing symptoms. Three
doses of AUGUST FLOWER will prove
its wonderful effect. Sample bot
ties, 10 cents. Try it.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-04-30

On Wednesday evening last Mr.
John McMann, of the butcherine
firm Of McMann e. McKim, was
united in marriage to Miss Kate
Ireton of Elkhorn. The ceremony
took place at the Baxter Hotel, and
was performed by Rev. l. T. Os.
born, of the Episcopal Church
A number of the friends of the
bride and groom were present to
witness the tieing of the nuptial
knot. After the ceremony and
congratulations were over those
present were ushered into the spa
cious dining room of the hotel to
partake of the wedding dinner, to
which ample justice was done
Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs
McMann were serenaded by the
Ketchum brass band. The best
wishes Of numerous friends of the
newly married couple for happy
and prosperous voyage over the
tempestuous waters of the sea OF
life attend them.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-04-30
Come 10 Grief.

Yesterday afternoon, just before
the closing of the public school,
Constable Mourning put in an APP
pearance there with a warrant for
the arrest of four of the boy pupils
on a charge of malicious mischief.
These young hoodlums have been
breaking windows in unoccupied
houses in town and doing other
mischief. In consideration of the
families of the boys, who are almost
heartbroken at their disgraceful
acts, their names are suppressed,
but in the event of a repetition Of
their antics no mercy will be shown
them. Some restraining influence
should be exercised over the boys
about town or they will find them
selves in serious trouble. The
young culprits arrested were taken
before Justice Peck and received a
we'll merited lecture with the admo-
milton that if they again appeared
before him they would be severely
punished. The boys were SEN
fenced to twenty days in the county
Jail. Major Pinkham, Deputy Dis
trict Attorney, spoke in feeling
manner to the youthful prisoners,
giving them wholesome advice and
then asked the court in their behalf
to have the sentence suspended
during good behavior, which was
granted.
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Mining Notes.

The leasers of the Ontario mine
on last Saturday struck six inch
vein of good ore in entirely new
ground.
Latest reports from the Yankee
Blade state that the leasers are tax.
ing out q fine lot of ore sufficient
to amply repay them for the win
ter's work.
The tunnel being run at the
Ophir mine has been driven fol
twenty-five feet through the quartz
threaded with small veins of min
eral, and it is expected that the ore
body will be struck within the next
twenty feet.
John Cameron, A. r. Wray
Fred. King and Dan. Martin have
leased the True Friend claim anc
Fraction, owned by Messrs. Stetsor
and Koninger. The claim is stu
ated near the Independence mine
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Olulclal Salaries.

The Board of County Commission
ers has fixed the salaries of the Ofli-
Gals of Alturas county for the year
1887 as follows:
Sheriff-salary, $500 per quarter,
or at the rate of $1,000 per year;
for boarding prisoners, furnishing
clothing, lights, and medical at
tendance, sl.25 per day each; for
county jailer, 70 per day.
District Attorney-salary, $1,000
per quarter, or at the rate of $4,000
per year; for deputies, $3.50
per quarter, or at the rate of $1,000
per year.
Auditor and Recorder $500
per quarter, or at rate of $1,000 per
year.
Probate Judge-$375 per quarter,
or at rate of $500 per year.
Superintendent of Scholarships
per quarter, or at rate of 5000 per
year.
Clerk of District Court-$3OO
per quarter, or at rate of 1920 per
year.
Assessor and Collectors per
cent. on property tax, and 10 per
cent. on per capita tax.
Stock Inspector-$lOO per quar-
ter, or at rate of $4OO per year.
Road Supervisors-$3.5O per day
for each day necessarily employed
at labor.
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The Dickey Mail Route.

Tomorrow, under the terms of
the new contract, the mail for
Cballis, Bayhorse and surrounding
country will leave Ketchum by
stage and connection made at
Dickey station with the Blackfoot
line. There is still considerable
snow on the route, from the foot of
the grade to Granite point, on the
other side of the summit, but the
road will soon be in good travelling
condition. 1t has been understood
that the service was to be six times
q week from May LIST, but greatly
to the disappointment of many a
tri-weekly service is all that may
be expected. Last winter the route
was abandoned, ewing to the rep
resentations made to the depart
ment, but the argument then used
will hardly prevail next season.
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A start Made.

During the week a step forward
has been taken in regard to street
cleaning and the general improve
ment of the town. A good deal yet
remains to be done, but now thai
the example has been set, Others
will follow. Jerome Jacobs of the
Metropolitan, has had the cross
walk leading from his corner to
the center line of Main street raised
and the space fronting his house
filled in with gravel, which greatly
improves the appearance of the
street. A continuation of the work
the entire length of the block is
necessary.
A considerable amount of work
is still necessary and it cannot be
done any too quick. incidentally il
may be mentioned that the remOv.
al of sundry carcasses of defunct
dogs and cats would contribute
greatly to the sanitary condition Of
the town.
Dick West, has painted the front
of his Enterprise restaurant show
ing that the name of this we'll patron
ICED place is synonymous with the
progressive spirit of the enterpris-
ing proprietor.
The fence surrounding the Cath
Ollie church has received a new
coat of white paint, which gives il
far more attractive appearance.
The winters accumulation of de-
bris about the residences is in a
number Of places being cleared
away, adding greatly to the general
appearance.
Road Supervisor Metzler has had
the grade, on Main street, at the
hill below Flemings d Donald's
blacksmith shop, widened out SO
that teams can now pass without
trouble. Louis Bourgeouis super
intended the work and made a good
job of it.
Thomas Mitchell had an attack
of the improvement fever and has
had a number of loads of gravel
judiciously distributed in front OF
his place of business. He only
hopes that others will tumble as
readily as he did.
Clogs Marlatt has had a neat
picket fence built about his resi-
dence. VIM. Marlatt. his father,
the chief architect, was SO appre-
hensive of having the improve
ment noted down by the reporter
that he hid behind picket when
the pencil shower passed by on a
tour of inspection.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-04-30

III, Inc petition forwarded to the
s,,.i,. general, asking for the
punishment of mail route be.
b seen : hetchum and Smoky, has
Tbn tn" i5aVorably acted upon. On
cs;uas suay postmaster Williams re.
cav. sa authority to call for bids for
no; ,.ing the mail between the two
ISs- ', once a week from July /
h. o.' TO June 80, 1888. Bids will
pn, iesS ,1 by postmaster Williams
xb i,' May 10. The promptness with
The na. .le department acted upor
es;,lpS e'i'ion forwarded will be re,
Tho Nv WITH great satisfaction by
soon people of Smoky. and they will
md u oe able to secure their letter,
N papers in reasonable time.
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-04-30

There is every promise of fine
weather and a delightful time in
store for those who propose to
make Monday next a May Day hol-
iday. Through the kindness Of
Mrs. Guyer the grounds about the
hot springs have been rendered fol-
the use of all who wish to indulge
in a May Day picnic. The children
of the Union Sunday School have
selected Miss Vida Foster as May
Queen, with the Misses Josie Per-
kins, Fannie Newman, sLizzie Davis
and Irene Wells as Maids of Honor.
A pleasant time is anticipated by
the little ones, and the older folks
will not be far be,ind the. rising
generation in Ell, Dying themselves.
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IDAHO NEWS.
Shoshone Journal. April, -

The organization of IN improve
ment association to bring the wa*er
Of Big Wood River through the
old channel of Little Wood River
and the construction of o canal for
irrigation and other purposes, is
being agitated.
S. g. p. Riggs, arrested upon
complaint Of AL. Hoskins, was dis
charged from custody, the evidence
failing to convict him Of stealing
some grizzly plates on Snake river.
The friends and neighbOrs of the
late Mrs. Jesse Pollard saythat Jesse
has treated her for months in q
brutal and cowardly manner, and
during several months Of her sick
ness neither provided for her COM
fort nor came near the house, al
though he passed through the town
two or three times. While his wife
was neglected and dying, parties
from Boise City state that Pollard
has been hanging about that place,
and it was rumOred was married
there to another woman while his
wife was living. Probably this was
a mistake. Pollard has very self
important way, but his political
associates and friends who have
done the most for him, claim he is
a mere cowardly wind-bag and an
ignorant brute whose record is such
that the public at Boise and other
places should be informed as to his
true character. This is the report
given by his own neighbors with
the request that it be published.
Eagle Rock Register, April. %.
A south bound freight train on
the u. Il n. road was wrecked OH
Beaver Canon hill last Thursday.
The conductor, l. M. Lowry, was
thrown from one Of the cars and
sustained injuries that caused his
death in a few hours. Lowry was
from Illinois, and soldier of the
war. He was Sheriff of Carbon
county, Wyoming territory, in 1877,
and lived in Los Angeles, Cal, for
some time. His wife and two little
daughters are visiting in the east.
The bodies of Reed and Captain
Winn, murdered last January, have
been buried. The skull of Reed
and portion of that of Winn were
brought in by DR.. Bean to be used
during the trial of Williams, the
slayer of the two men.
Boise Statesman.
The street sprinkler made its first
appearance for the season ON Mon
day.
Alexander e. Turner started Sc
pack animals for Rocky Bar OH
Tuesday, loaded with supplies.
Milt Ward, a colOred man, has
been arrested on suspicion of set
ting fire to Fred Hampel's hay
stacks and sheds.
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ing a decided kick over the order
and some assert they will not con-
form to it. They all signify q
willingness to furnish good and
sufficient bonds in any reasonable
amount, but having to insure in
this "new snap" and paying for
the privilege goes against the grain
and some will quit the service Of
the company if it is insisted upon.
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Passed AW NV.

The death of J. B. Reiff, which
occurred on Tuesday morning last,
while not altogether unexpected
was severe shock to his friends
in town when the announcement
of his demise was made. A week
ago last Wednesday he returned to
ketchum from an eastern trip, hav-
ing left month previous for the
purpose of consulting the officers
of the Falls City mining company
in regard to the plan of operating
the several mines of the company
of which he was superintendent
He was taken i'll on the cars the
day previous to reaching home and
on his arrival here his condition
was such as to create but little
hopes for recovery. Pneumonia
had set in, and being a large and
fieshy man the ailment presented it.
self in the most aggravating form.
DIR. Lewis was his constant attendant
and all that medical skill could ac-
complish was rendered, while kind
and sympathizing friends were un-
remitting in their efforts to give
every assistance in their power to
the sufferer. He fingered until
Tuesday morning, when, surround
ed by his wife and members of her
family he peacefully sank into an
eternal rest. Mr.. Reiff was a men,
Der of Union Lodge, No. 219, A.
f. e. A. NJ, of UniOntown, KY, and
his burial took place on Wednes-
day under the auspices of that or
der, Rev. Mr.. Richie officiating at
the services held at Union Church.
The members of the Masonic fra
ternity, including a delegation from
HALEY Lodge, conducted the SER
vices at the cemetery accompany
ing the remains to their final resting
place, in full regalia. In the death
of Mr.. Reiff, Ketchum has lost a
good citizen, one identified with the
town, who at all times was ready to
assist in any enterprise that would
tend to promote the welfare of the
community. He leaves a young
wife to mourn an irreparable loss,
made doubly hard to bear by the
suddeness of its coming. The sad
circumstances of the death of her
husband, and the sorrow of the en-
tire family, who are strangers here
among us, appeals strongly to the
sympathy of all and it is a source
of consolation to them, in their
bereavement, to find SO many kind
ly attentions bestowed upon them in
the hour of severest trial.
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The employees of the Pacific Elk
press Company are in no very
amiable mood over the recent order
issued compelling them to insure
themselves in a New York security
company and to pay the fees ex-
acted for the same. Each employe
to whom the new order applies has
to fiji out answers to . series OF
questions, which is to be y COM
plete record of his life from infancy
IN and then branches off into q
historical family sketch. Agents
and messengers generally arc max
The Ketchum keystone. [volume] (Ketchum, Idaho) 1885-1899, 1887-04-30

From present indications it is
apparent that a large amount of
freight will be forwarded to the
upper country from this point dur
ing the coming season. In all like
lihood there will be employment
for a large number of teams to haul
the supplies and machinery to
Challis, Bayhorsc, Custer, Sawtooth
and other places, while the trans
portation of orc from Smoky to
ketchum will keep a great many
teams busy. A contract has al
ready been made with parties to
deliver . large amount of freight to
tho Ramshorn smelter at Bayhorse
and to return With ore aud bullion
for rail shipment at this point.
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make good concentrating ore. The
find in this property has given the
greatest encouragement to owners
OF claims lying in close proximity
and prospecting will be carried on
vigorously along the line.
THE ADELAIDE NINE,
Owned by Charley Davis, is another
good property. While driving q
tunnel fine body of ore was struck
and the vein increases in size al
work continues. The mine is op-
posite the store Of Mr.. Davis and
adjoining the Saratoga.
RANDOM NOTES.
A great deal of interest is felt
over the probable completion OF
the road here so that direct COM
munication with Ketchum can be
had by wagons.
The mail facilities here are about
as bad as could be. Letters and pa
pers are longer on the road than it
takes to carry the mail across the
continent and back again. 1t might
be we'll to suggest to the Ketchum
folks that all letters for Smoky
should be mailed on Monday, as
the carrier leaves HALEY early
Tuesday morning and only once q
week.
1t is reported that another i'm
portant strike has been made in
the camp, but the particulars are
wanting, and will therefore delay
sending an account until my next
budget of news.
There is some talk of having tel
ephone connection with Ketchum
next summer. If one-half of the
promises ola Smoky boom hold out,
rapid communication will be very
necessary. AJAX.
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Our people will have a rare dra-
matte treat on Monday and Tues
day evenings, May 9th and 10th,
in the appearance of Miss Nellie
Boyd and her excellent company.
They will remain two nights and
present an entire change of bill
each evening. The company bring
all their own scenery with new me-
chanical effects, etc., and will pro-
duce their plays on a scale Of mag
niticence never seen here before.
They open Monday in the famous
English comedy, Solomon 1saacs,
and on Tuesday they will give us
the romantic drama, unknown,
which is noticed as follows by the
Portland Oregonian:
The romantic play of"Unknown"
was produced at the New Market
Theater last night to full house,
and, to judge from the demonstra.
tive shouts of approval, . well
pleased house. 1t is certainly q
pleasure to see an old friend in
such fine clothes. The scenic dis
play last night was UNNECESSARILY
better than anything we have had
for a long time, particularly the
river scene and the city Of New
York in the distance. Of the act
ing it only remains to say that
long practice has made perfect 90
much so that one forgets that it ID
only acting. Each member of the
company seems to fit q groove that
nature has provided. Miss Boyd
Bessie Merribright sparkles with
genuine merriment, only shaded by
the sorrow incident to the part, and
in Mr.. Roberts she finds a very ca
pable support. Unknown" J: q
very strong and a very interesting
play.
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J. 0. Swift OF HALEY was In town
yesterday.
Morgan McKim is in town from
Lost River.
Tom Tague arrived in town yes
terday from Smoky.
Miss Van Wormer of Bellevue is
visiting Mrs. Geo. NJ. Snow.
Phil. Reagan and wife of HALEY
were in town last Thursday.
]. F. Griffin returned from a trip
to Snake river on Monday.
Deputy Sheriff Pete McPhee was
in town on Thursday on official
business.
Mrs. Joseph Morrell of HALEY is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Greenhow.
A. Perutz, manager of the Tyro-
lese mine, left yesterday for Ger
mania Basin.
George Black and wife were in
town on Wednesday, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. I. w. Gillette.
General Manager Hardess, of the
Philadelphia and Idaho Company,
will leave for Chicago in few days.
Drs. Higgins, Kibbe and Brown
have been selected to constitute the
Board of Pharmacy Of Alturas
county.
John McMann and Milt. Mourn
ing have been appointed fire war
dens of Ketchum by the Commits
sioners.
Harry Morse, agent of the Salt
Lake Brewing Company, and
Emanuel Friedman of HALEY were
in town on Tuesday.
Sydney L. Wright, president of
the Philadelphia and Idaho Com
pany, left for the east on Friday.
He will return here in July next.
Joseph Pinkham returned to
Ketchum on Saturday last from
Boise City, where he and Mrs.
Pinkham have passed the winter.
r. S. Wires, business manager
of the Nellie Boyd dramatic troupe,
was in town yesterday arranging
for the appearance of his company
here.
w. F. Masters, the machinist, has
gone to Glenn's Ferry to put up
the machinery recently purchased
for the Lucky Bar mine, on Snake
river.
Homer Bounds will have charge
of the toll road between here and
Dickey and will remove with his
family to Summit station in few
days.
l.. c. Trent, representing Fraser
& Chalmers, was again in town
during the week, continuing exper-
iments in the treatment of ores at
the smelling works.
Drs. Mckay and Brown Of HALEY
were i'm town several times during
the week, consulting with DIR. Lewis
in regard to the condition Of j. b.
Reif during his illness.
Miss Lizzie and George Pilmer,
cousins of John Pilmer, arrived
here during the week from Home
worth, Ohio, and will remain in
ketchum for some time.
Hank Cassidy is now the presid-
ing genius at the Guyer Hot Springs
bar. He will remain there until
the return of Mr.. Reynolds, who is
engaged at work on one Of his
claims.
Joe Oldham, J. Campbell, Rev.
/. T. Osborn, Don Mckay and f.
E. Richards of HALEY were in town
on Wednesday to attend the funeral
of j. B. Reiff. They represented
the Haley Masonic Lodge.
Charley Weaver and family re-
turned from Honey Grove, Texas,
Monday last. Texas may have its
charms, but Charley thinks the
glorious climate and pure noun
tain air of Southern Idaho good
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a nusernor Stevenson has offered
and 1sard of $1,000 for the arrest
Peta.. I u of the murderers of
him.. rope and W. Z. Dawson, two
Fsn. murdered near Salmon
last IN n, this county, in October
added a.n me commissioners have
Lv ~ 600 to the reward offered
sionl,Ss territory, and the $500
soma ! prove az an incentive to
y The detective e"s TO successfully work
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a WHITE Cheshire hog, belonging
70 George Callahan of the Cornu-
,,9pls restaurant, was sold to Nc
Nj Mann Il McKim, the butchers, on
Wednesday. The animal weighed
,l1 pounds and Melted the owner
In In. 1t was the heaviest hog ever
Killed on the River.